BACKGROUND

A Louisiana operator experienced integrity issues with an existing 4 inch saltwater disposal pipeline. History indicated multiple leaks from the facility to a disposal well approximately 1.5 miles away.

After considerable evaluation, the operator demanded an economic solution to continue production without exceeding the asset’s baseline worth. BlueFin was sought to review the situation and develop a plan of action that would resolve the integrity issues.

CHALLENGE

Analyze the problem and develop an economic sensitive remediation solution that allows the operator to use the current infrastructure to end-of-life.

Solution

BlueFin developed a multiphase approach for secondary containment using the trademarked SlipLine® procedure. The said resolution encompassed specific design criteria, engineering and composite pipe selection based on production history, structural pipe design, geography and future utilization. Once all of the known standards were identified and confirmed, BlueFin issued a project work plan that encompassed the said tasks: